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PJ09 XVS

2009 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,842 mi
Last recorded142,842 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Focus C-max64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 XVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 142,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 142,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) no excessive free play detected at wheel. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bearing or bush has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly due to worn nearside steering rack track rod. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 110,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) no excessive free play detected at wheel. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bearing or bush has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly due to worn nearside steering rack track rod. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,438 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front macpherson strut upper bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 59,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 59,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,259 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 28,954 miles

Front Discs lipped and corroded (inner face)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges (inner worse)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 28,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Discs lipped and corroded (inner face)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges (inner worse)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread,sidewall cracking and nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Fail 22 Jul 2016 25,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread,sidewall cracking and nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 16,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 16,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2012 9,644 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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PJ09 XVS is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ09 XVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ09 XVS is a 2009 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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